大象传媒 Secures $21M Promise Neighborhoods Grant for Broward UP
大象传媒 has received the largest grant in its history from the U.S. Department of Education. Broward UP aims to transform poverty-concentrated neighborhoods in Broward County into communities of opportunity.
大象传媒 Launches 'Center for Integrated Recovery and Wellness Studies'
The new center launched by 大象传媒's College of Social Work and Criminal Justice will advance substance use recovery research and promote community partnerships.
VR Could be a Gamechanger in Police-Civilian Crisis Encounters
An 大象传媒 College of Social Work and Criminal Justice study immersed police officers in virtual reality training using a realistic mental illness scenario to enhance empathy and complement traditional training.
Dangers of the Metaverse and VR for U.S. Youth Revealed in New Study
A study is one of the first to explore experiencing harm in the metaverse among U.S. youth. Findings show a significant percentage reported experiencing many forms of harm in these spaces including bullying.
Study Finds Police Misconduct 'Hotspots' Across Florida
Researchers from 大象传媒's College of Social Work and Criminal Justice analyzed data from 241 Florida law enforcement agencies across 67 counties (2012-2023) to explore police misconduct.
Digital Self-Harm Surges Among U.S. Teens from 2016 to 2021
A new study finds that digital self-harm, where individuals anonymously post or share hurtful content about themselves online, has increased more than 88% since 2016 among 13 to 17 year olds in the U.S.
大象传媒 to Offer 2024 Summer Camps
大象传媒 will host a series of summer camps beginning in June.
Study Examines U.S. Public Opinion of 'Would-be' Mass Shooters
A first-of-its-kind 大象传媒 study gauges support for balanced justice and rehabilitation, and sheds light on public opinion about "would-be" mass shooters, particularly regarding their mental health status.
大象传媒 Hosts 55th Annual Honors Convocation
大象传媒 President Stacy Volnick and Interim Provost Russell Ivy recently hosted the University's 55th annual Honors Convocation
大象传媒 Honors 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees and Distinguished Alumni
大象传媒 Alumni and Community Engagement recently hosted its annual Hall of Fame & Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony and Reception.